Visual & Performing Arts NEWS: November 2009
Dreams of Violence
On Friday 6th November, GCSE Drama and A-level Performing Arts students from Larkmead attended a performance of ‘Dreams of Violence’ at the Northwall Arts Centre, Oxford. The focus
On Friday 6th November, GCSE Drama and A-level Performing Arts students from Larkmead attended a performance of ‘Dreams of Violence’ at the Northwall Arts Centre, Oxford. The focus
Sustainability Day
We are thoroughly looking forward to Sustainability Day on 17th November. Some students in Year 7-10 will be exploring the rainforest through Drama. Other students will be exploring issues of recycling through dance and music: we are delighted to have a Junk Percussionist joining us from Trap Media to run workshops for Years 7-10 and we are also extremely privileged to be joined by STOMP, who will run workshops with Years 7-10 as well as with Year 12
We are thoroughly looking forward to Sustainability Day on 17th November. Some students in Year 7-10 will be exploring the rainforest through Drama. Other students will be exploring issues of recycling through dance and music: we are delighted to have a Junk Percussionist joining us from Trap Media to run workshops for Years 7-10 and we are also extremely privileged to be joined by STOMP, who will run workshops with Years 7-10 as well as with Year 12
of the play, by Stella Feehily, is an engaging middle-aged woman Hildy whose time is divided between various left-wing causes – the latest is a campaign to win fair pay for cleaners – and coping with the demands made by members of her family. Students and staff were highly impressed by this excellent production.
learning a variety of printing skills for themselves as well as working with the young children and their parents in creating a selection of prints as well as a collaborative piece.
Larkmead Rocks Launched!
We are delighted to have launched our online record label: Larkmead Rocks! This title (and logo) was designed by our Year 8 students. The aim of this label is to publish students’ music work (performances and compositions) online for all to hear. We hope that this will encourage students to really strive for their best in their Music lessons and ensembles and also enjoy sharing their music with other young people via other labels on the numu website.
We are delighted to have launched our online record label: Larkmead Rocks! This title (and logo) was designed by our Year 8 students. The aim of this label is to publish students’ music work (performances and compositions) online for all to hear. We hope that this will encourage students to really strive for their best in their Music lessons and ensembles and also enjoy sharing their music with other young people via other labels on the numu website.
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